An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to eliminate driving restrictions for individuals with outstanding debt in Massachusetts. It proposes providing notices to those affected and taking steps to reduce these restrictions, ultimately seeking to improve economic opportunity for people facing financial challenges. The bill is intended to remove a barrier to employment and daily life for individuals struggling with debt. It is similar to other proposed legislation with the same goal.
Key provisions
- Provides notices to individuals subject to debt-based driving restrictions.
- Seeks to reduce or eliminate these restrictions.
- Aims to improve economic opportunity for those affected.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
- The bill has been extended multiple times for reporting dates.
Who is affected
- Individuals with outstanding debt in Massachusetts
- Motorists subject to driving restrictions due to debt
Notable changes
- Eliminates driving restrictions based on debt.
- Requires notification to affected individuals.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
45 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours